Twins: Patriotism And Nationalism Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

A patriot loves his people to others.
A nationalist hates other people to his.
The former is proud of what his land does.
The latter likes his land no matter what it does.

Territory, race, religion and language
Consolidate people to set against
Others in the name of patriotism
And nationalism to keep the resources.

Fear fuels patriotism and nationalism.
Fear of depleting natural resources,
Fear of losing chances for employment
And fear of external aggression want it.

Patriotism and nationalism are sown
Among the subjects for the sake of heads.
Real patriotism is to conserve energy.
Real nationalism is not to pollute.
28.03.2016